Child Care Drinking Water Testing Program

With federal funding from the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, the Office of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) launched the Pennsylvania Voluntary Lead in Child Care and School Drinking Water Testing Program. Eligible schools and child care facilities can receive free water lead testing and related training and technical support through this program.

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Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead than adults, placing them at higher risk for the linked health effects.

Pennsylvania Voluntary Lead in Child Care and School Drinking Water Testing Program aims to reduce lead exposure in drinking water at child care facilities and schools by providing free training, testing, and expert-assisted action.

Eligible facilities for the program must serving younger children (age 6 and younger), including state-licensed child care providers and public elementary schools. Underserved and low-income communities will be prioritized, as well as older buildings more likely to have lead plumbing.

Learn more about the program and enroll via the FAQs on LeadFree.pa.gov. Visit PENNVEST’s Contact Us webpage to connect with their team and request answers to questions prior to enrolling.